Certificate in Leadership, Management and Business for the Early Years Sector
Course Summary
The aim of this programme is to support and engage early years’ educators, managers, and supervisors in ethical, democratic leadership and effective management that promotes sustainable development in the early years sector. The programme is designed and developed to facilitate those working in the early years sector who wish to obtain knowledge and skills through work-based learning in authentic contexts and where assessments are linked to practice. The programme supports participants in their career readiness as competent leaders and managers of high-quality provision in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings.
Important notice about this course
COURSE NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
The next intake onto this programme is January 2025. Applications will open in autumn 2024
Upon completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
Apply theories and concepts of effective leadership, management and change within the early year’s sector.
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations and team dynamics when implementing change.
This one-semester (12 weeks) programme is delivered predominantly online, with live online lectures on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm to 9.30pm
In addition, face to face classes will be delivered from 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs on 2 Saturdays over the semester on campus in DkIT
Please note this timetable is subject to change
The employment prospects for these graduates will be greatly enhanced by having a Level 7
Special Purpose Award qualification. Possible positions of employment will include:
• Supervisors or managers in Early Years settings • Pedagogical Leaders within Early Years settings
• Open own Early Years setting
Graduates may be eligible to apply for the BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies.
Partially funded by Monaghan LEO to eligable applicants.
- Applicants should have a QQI level 6 major award in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent
- Currently employed in a supervisory role/manager/educator in a Tusla Registered ECEC / SAC setting
Currently employed in a supervisory role/manager/educator, in a Tusla Registered ECEC / SAC setting
Caroline McDonnell (Programme Director Early Childhood Studies)
Phone: +353 42 9370200
Email: Caroline.McDonnell@dkit.ie
Dr. Geraldine O'Connor (Head of Section Part Time Programmes )
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_NNSHP_7 |
| Course Type | Flexible & Professional |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Fees | Partially funded to eligible applicants by Monaghan LEO |
| Starting Date | Tuesday 6th February at 6pm |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years |
| Credits | 15 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | Blended |
How To Apply
Apply for this course using our online applications system as per below. You must also upload a completed Employer Support Form (.docx) with your application.
